Moon Journal Entry

Desert Plant Adaptations Lab Journal

By ______#______DO NOT TOUCH THESE PLANTS!!! Power Vocabulary is boxed in plant descriptions . . .

Materials needed: Cup of water, droppers, magnifying lenses, non-latex gloves, pencil, ruler, measuring tape, science journals, dictionary, Power Vocab A1 Chamaelobivia “Rose Quartz” Identify and Describe its unique adaptations. (i.e. waxy skin, hair-like coating, overall benefit of plant’s structure, shape of “leaves”, Sketch a close-up: location and grouping of spines or flowers) 1______2______3______4______5______Hypothesize how you think the plant uses each adaptation described above for survival in the desert: 1______2______3______Description: Chamaelobivia “Rose Quartz” is a hybrid between 4______Chamaecereus “Peanut Cactus” and Lobvia. Flowers are up to 3 in. diameter, rose colored, and tinged with purple highlights. Becomes 5______dormant in summer heat; native to mountainous regions of South Drop water on 2-3 different parts of the plant and record America. Protect from frost. Provide bright light; hardy to 25 degrees your observations of what happens to the water: F; grows up to 6 in. tall. Water thoroughly when soil is dry. ______www.cactuscollection.com ______Describe its physical appearance using lots of details: ______Describe how you think this plant’s overall designs help it ______survive in the desert: ______

Materials needed: Cup of water, droppers, magnifying lenses, non-latex gloves, pencil, ruler, measuring tape, science journals, dictionary, Power Vocab Identify and Describe its unique adaptations. (i.e. waxy skin, hair-like coating, overall benefit of plant’s structure, shape of “leaves”, A2 Aloe Vera “barbadensis” location and grouping of spines or flowers) Sketch a close-up: 1______2______3______4______5______Hypothesize how you think the plant uses each adaptation described above for survival in the desert: 1______2______3______4______Description: Drought tolerant when established, native to the Canary 5______islands and known universally as Aloe Vera, revered for its medicinal uses. Flowers are yellow on tall spikes. Needs porous soil with adequate Drop water on 2-3 different parts of the plant and record drainage. Protect from frost. Water thoroughly when soil is dry. your observations of what happens to the water: www.cactuscollection.com ______Describe its physical appearance using lots of details: ______Describe how you think this plant’s overall designs help it ______survive in the desert: ______

Materials needed: Cup of water, droppers, magnifying lenses, non-latex gloves, pencil, ruler, measuring tape, science journals, dictionary, Power Vocab B1 Devil’s Tongue Barrel Cactus Identify and Describe its unique adaptations. (i.e. waxy skin, hair-like coating, overall benefit of plant’s structure, shape of “leaves”, Ferocactus latispnus location and grouping of spines or flowers) Sketch a close-up: 1______2______3______4______5______Hypothesize how you think the plant uses each adaptation described above for survival in the desert: 1______2______3______4______Description: This is a barrel cactus with a flattened globular shape. 5______Flowers are violet or yellow, usually appearing in late October and Drop water on 2-3 different parts of the plant and record November. Protect from frost. Provide bright light/sun; hardy to 20 your observations of what happens to the water: degrees F; grows up to 12 in. tall. Water thoroughly when soil is dry. ______www.cactuscollection.com ______Describe its physical appearance using lots of details: ______Describe how you think this plant’s overall designs help it ______survive in the desert: ______

Materials needed: Cup of water, droppers, magnifying lenses, non-latex gloves, pencil, ruler, measuring tape, science journals, dictionary, Power Vocab B2 Tanzanian Zipper Plant Identify and Describe its unique adaptations. (i.e. waxy skin, Euphorbia anoplia hair-like coating, overall benefit of plant’s structure, shape of “leaves”, Sketch a close-up: location and grouping of spines or flowers) 1______2______3______4______5______Hypothesize how you think the plant uses each adaptation described above for survival in the desert: 1______2______3______Description: Forms dense clusters. Known as “Zipper Plant” because 4______of patterns along margins of angled stems. CAUTION: Avoid getting 5______white sap on the skin; if so, wash well immediately with soap and water. Drop water on 2-3 different parts of the plant and record Native to Africa. Provide bright light; hardy to 36 degrees F; grows up your observations of what happens to the water: to 5 in. tall. Water thoroughly when soil is dry. ______www.cactuscollection.com ______Describe its physical appearance using lots of details: ______Describe how you think this plant’s overall designs help it ______survive in the desert: ______

Materials needed: Cup of water, droppers, magnifying lenses, non-latex gloves, pencil, ruler, measuring tape, science journals, dictionary, Power Vocab C1 Echeveria Identify and Describe its unique adaptations. (i.e. waxy skin, hair-like coating, overall benefit of plant’s structure, shape of “leaves”, Sketch a close-up: location and grouping of spines or flowers) 1______2______3______4______5______Hypothesize how you think the plant uses each adaptation described above for survival in the desert: 1______2______3______Description: Drought tolerant when established. Needs well-draining 4______soil. Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. Protect from frost to prevent possible scarring. Looks best with regular watering in 5______hottest months. Drop water on 2-3 different parts of the plant and record www.cactuscollection.com your observations of what happens to the water: ______Describe its physical appearance using lots of details: ______Describe how you think this plant’s overall designs help it ______survive in the desert: ______

Materials needed: Cup of water, droppers, magnifying lenses, non-latex gloves, pencil, ruler, measuring tape, science journals, dictionary, Power Vocab C2 Silver Dollar Jade Identify and Describe its unique adaptations. (i.e. waxy skin, hair-like coating, overall benefit of plant’s structure, shape of “leaves”, Crassula arborescens location and grouping of spines or flowers) Sketch a close-up: 1______2______3______4______5______Hypothesize how you think the plant uses each adaptation described above for survival in the desert: 1______2______3______4______Description: Drought tolerant when established. A very different 5______“Jade Plant” with large rounded silvery blue leaves with red margins. Drop water on 2-3 different parts of the plant and record Pinkish white star-shaped flowers. Needs porous soil with adequate your observations of what happens to the water: drainage. Protect from frost. Water thoroughly when soil is dry. ______www.cactuscollection.com ______Describe its physical appearance using lots of details: ______Describe how you think this plant’s overall designs help it ______survive in the desert: ______

Materials needed: Cup of water, droppers, magnifying lenses, non-latex gloves, pencil, ruler, measuring tape, science journals, dictionary, Power Vocab D1 Jade Plant “Hobbit” Identify and Describe its unique adaptations. (i.e. waxy skin, hair-like coating, overall benefit of plant’s structure, shape of “leaves”, Crassula argentea location and grouping of spines or flowers) Sketch a close-up: 1______2______3______4______5______Hypothesize how you think the plant uses each adaptation described above for survival in the desert: 1______2______3______4______Description: Considered to be a monstrous form of the jade plant. 5______Flowers are white, star-shaped, and appear in winter. Native to South Drop water on 2-3 different parts of the plant and record Africa. Protect from frost. Provide bright light to full sun; hardy to 36 your observations of what happens to the water: degrees F; grows up to 4 in. tall. Needs porous soil with adequate ______drainage. Water thoroughly when soil is dry. www.cactuscollection.com ______Describe its physical appearance using lots of details: ______Describe how you think this plant’s overall designs help it ______survive in the desert: ______

Materials needed: Cup of water, droppers, magnifying lenses, non-latex gloves, pencil, ruler, measuring tape, science journals, dictionary, Power Vocab D2 Aloe Assorted Identify and Describe its unique adaptations. (i.e. waxy skin, hair-like coating, overall benefit of plant’s structure, shape of “leaves”, Sketch a close-up: location and grouping of spines or flowers) 1______2______3______4______5______Hypothesize how you think the plant uses each adaptation described above for survival in the desert: 1______2______3______Description: Most Aloe species form star-shaped rosettes. Entire 4______rosette can blush reddish in full sun. Red, yellow, or orange tubular flowers grow on tall spikes and are visited by hummingbirds. Protect 5______from frost. Provide bright light; hardy to 36 degrees F; Water Drop water on 2-3 different parts of the plant and record thoroughly when soil is dry. www.cactuscollection.com your observations of what happens to the water: ______Describe its physical appearance using lots of details: ______Describe how you think this plant’s overall designs help it ______survive in the desert: ______

Materials needed: Cup of water, droppers, magnifying lenses, non-latex gloves, pencil, ruler, measuring tape, science journals, dictionary, Power Vocab E1 Red Buttons Opuntia Identify and Describe its unique adaptations. (i.e. waxy skin, hair-like coating, overall benefit of plant’s structure, shape of “leaves”, Opuntia johnsonii location and grouping of spines or flowers) Sketch a close-up: 1______2______3______4______5______Hypothesize how you think the plant uses each adaptation described above for survival in the desert: 1______2______3______4______Description: Drought tolerant when established. Needs well-draining 5______soil. Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. Protect from frost Drop water on 2-3 different parts of the plant and record to prevent possible scarring. Looks best with regular watering in your observations of what happens to the water: hottest months. www.cactuscollection.com ______Describe its physical appearance using lots of details: ______Describe how you think this plant’s overall designs help it ______survive in the desert: ______

Materials needed: Cup of water, droppers, magnifying lenses, non-latex gloves, pencil, ruler, measuring tape, science journals, dictionary, Power Vocab E2 Blue Candle Cactus Identify and Describe its unique adaptations. (i.e. waxy skin, hair-like coating, overall benefit of plant’s structure, shape of “leaves”, Pilosocereus azureus location and grouping of spines or flowers) Sketch a close-up: 1______2______3______4______5______Hypothesize how you think the plant uses each adaptation described above for survival in the desert: 1______2______3______4______Description: Forms arborescent specimens to 20 in. tall. Beautiful 5______blue stems with golden spines along ribs. White nocturnal flowers that Drop water on 2-3 different parts of the plant and record are pollinated by bats and sphinx moths. Protect from frost. Provide your observations of what happens to the water: bright light/sun; hardy to 40 degrees F; grows up to 6 in. tall. Water ______thoroughly when soil is dry. www.cactuscollection.com ______Describe its physical appearance using lots of details: ______Describe how you think this plant’s overall designs help it ______survive in the desert: ______

Materials needed: Cup of water, droppers, magnifying lenses, non-latex gloves, pencil, ruler, measuring tape, science journals, dictionary, Power Vocab F1 Peruvian “Old Lady” Identify and Describe its unique adaptations. (i.e. waxy skin, Espostoa melanostele hair-like coating, overall benefit of plant’s structure, shape of “leaves”, Sketch a close-up: location and grouping of spines or flowers) 1______2______3______4______5______Hypothesize how you think the plant uses each adaptation described above for survival in the desert: 1______2______3______Description: A columnar cactus with dense white hair and golden 4______spines. Can form a branched, tree-like column up to 7 feet. tall. Native 5______to mountainous Peru at 4000 to 7000 feet. Protect from frost and Drop water on 2-3 different parts of the plant and record extreme heat. Provide bright light/sun; hardy to 20 degrees F; grows your observations of what happens to the water: up to 6 feet tall. Water thoroughly when soil is dry. www.cactuscollection.com ______Describe its physical appearance using lots of details: ______Describe how you think this plant’s overall designs help it ______survive in the desert: ______

Materials needed: Cup of water, droppers, magnifying lenses, non-latex gloves, pencil, ruler, measuring tape, science journals, dictionary, Power Vocab F2 Cob Cactus Identify and Describe its unique adaptations. (i.e. waxy skin, Lobivia leucomalla hair-like coating, overall benefit of plant’s structure, shape of “leaves”, Sketch a close-up: location and grouping of spines or flowers) 1______2______3______4______5______Hypothesize how you think the plant uses each adaptation described above for survival in the desert: 1______2______3______Description: It is a globular plant to 4 in. in diameter that is densely 4______covered with glistening white spines. Flowers are lovely sulfur yellow in 5______color to 3 in. diameter in spring and summer. Native to Argentina. Drop water on 2-3 different parts of the plant and record Protect from frost. Provide bright light; hardy to 32 degrees F; grows your observations of what happens to the water: up to 6 in. tall. Water thoroughly when soil is dry. www.cactuscollection.com ______Describe its physical appearance using lots of details: ______Describe how you think this plant’s overall designs help it ______survive in the desert: ______

Materials needed: Cup of water, droppers, magnifying lenses, non-latex gloves, pencil, ruler, measuring tape, science journals, dictionary, Power Vocab Compare and Contrast two plants that are similar: Record the identifying letter and number in the boxes (A1) BOTH have…

Materials needed: Cup of water, droppers, magnifying lenses, non-latex gloves, pencil, ruler, measuring tape, science journals, dictionary, Power Vocab